Real Madrid ready to buy Icardi in January

Real Madrid are considering signing Galatasaray striker Mauro Icardi as a replacement for injured Brazilian Vinicius Junior, reports Tuttomercatoweb.

The Spanish club can acquire the Argentine striker in the winter transfer window and are ready to pay 15 million euros for him.

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Vinicius Jr. suffered a torn biceps femoris muscle and it is not yet clear how long he will be out, but it is certain it will be a long time for recovery

Icardi, 30, is in a great form this season and already has 20 appearances for Galatasaray in all competitions, scoring 15 goals and providing 3 assists. The Argentine’s current contract runs until the summer of 2026 and the Turkish side will be in good position to ask for a serious transfer fee.